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3 Grades of Separated Shoulder: Diagnosis and Treatment
When you hear about a separated shoulder, it’s really the AC joint that is separated, caused by a dislocation of the collar bone from the shoulder blade.
Advantage of a Plant-Based Diet: 3 Key Areas This Change Can Make an Impact
Some benefits of a plant-based diet:
Reduces inflammation thus decreasing your risk for developing chronic diseases
Contributes to healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels
Contributes to lowering greenhouse gas emissions by not supporting the meat and dairy industries
4 Advantages of Using Image Guidance with Injections
At CHARM we use image guidance with injections. Injections into and around joints, nerves, ligaments and tendons can be done “blind” or with use of image guidance. Blind injections involves placement of a needle based on anatomical landmarks alone. The needle tip is assumed to be in the correct position with this technique, but strategy is very susceptible to error. To improve safety and accuracy of needle placement, physicians can use fluoroscopy, ultrasound or EMG for guided-injections.
Rotator Cuff Injury Over 40: Promising Non-Surgical Treatments
Shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff injury is a common problem, one that usually worsens over time and can impair many sports and daily activities. People over 40 tend to have more rotator cuff tendon injuries and tears, and with increased age, the healing of tendon injuries is less vigorous.
